Tamales in North Lancaster, Salem

Tamales with filling choices and sauced preparations await at El Ranchero Market in North Lancaster, Salem, with pickup available.

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Tamales to Try

Tamal Individual

Steamed masa with a choice of pork, chicken, cheese and peppers, or corn.

Chicken Tamal$3.00Single-portion tamal with chicken as its selected filling from the available tamal choices.
Pork Tamal$3.00Single-portion tamal with pork as its selected filling from the available tamal choices.
Cheese & Peppers Tamal$3.00Single-portion tamal filled with cheese and peppers, one of the available tamal choices.
Corn Tamal$3.00Single-portion tamal with corn as its selected filling from the available tamal choices.

“They have the best tamales in a 60 mile radius. At least.”

“Tamales to die for.”

Tamal Preparado

A tamal is topped with tomatillo green sauce, cotija, and crema.

“You just must try their grilled chicken,I bought two of them and we had enough for 8 people for two days oh so good. Their homemade corn tortillas are great,buy extra,plus those are the best tamales I ever ate and they are stuffed huge with meat as we were . So happy!!!”

“They have the best customer service great meat department amazing Tamali's the Carneasada is off the hook I wouldn't bother going anywhere else to get any of the things I need when it comes to Mexican food for dinner”

Combination Plate

$23.00+

Tamale, enchilada, and two rolled tacos come with rice and beans.

“First time here. Wow was the food amazing. I got the combination bowl. Sorry I'm not sure what it was called and I don't want butcher it. Service was great and the place was buzzing with people. It's not just a market is an experience. A must visit and will be going back.”

At the Heart of El Ranchero Market

At El Ranchero Market, tamales range from a single portion to a topped preparation and a plate with other Mexican dishes. Meat fillings and cheese options let you choose the center of your tamal.

Tamal Individual offers chicken; Tamal Preparado has tomatillo green sauce, a cotija fresco blend and crema. Combination Plate pairs a tamale with an enchilada and two rolled tacos, plus beans and rice.

Visit us in North Lancaster, Salem for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Corn and cheese and peppers are also available as tamal choices, with either offered for an individual tamal or a topped one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular tamales options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Tamal Individual — Choose pork, chicken, cheese and peppers, or corn inside this steamed masa preparation, with one filling selected per tamal.
Combination Plate — The plate includes rice, beans, greens, pico, and guacamole; choose the tamale, enchilada filling, and enchilada sauce.
Tamal Preparado — Tomatillo green sauce, cotija, and crema top the tamal, with cheese, salsa, or sour cream available as optional additions.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for tamales throughout the North Lancaster, Salem area. Order your tamales online for convenient pickup or delivery.